CharlesAFerg
12-06-2005, 04:35 PM
Hello again!
I have a few little things I would like to ask all of you extremely reliable, helpful e34 experts.
First of all, how do you get the front left turn signal out, and how do you change the bulb? (What type of bulb?)
Second, on the dash, there is the switch to turn on the lights, and the left switch light does not function. Although it does turn on the lights fully, so I assume it is just the little light inside the switch that is burned out, or a loose connection because only ONE time when i flicked it it turned on but every time since then it has failed to turn on.
Third, when I turn my car on usually when its cold it does this to a more noticable degree, it seems to almost stall, like it starts to rev and almost die...rev and almost die..for about a minute or two. The interior lights seem to dim and brighten when this happens, and it happens when I turn on the header, or the lights or the radio, thats when its the msot noticable. I was told this is probably my alternator belt, but also might be attributed to a cold start something-or-other. (not sure what it was now)
Fourth, randomly sometimes after I start and pull out of a parking spot or a driveway, I press on the gas and it makes this horrendous belt sqeaking noise when I press the car, it only stays for about a minute of driving, but its so loud and extremely embarrasing lol. Oh, and it seems to happen when I'm turning the wheel a bit, and when I'm going forwards only, not reverse so far.
Lastly, are there any other belts that could be squeaky, or are commonly sqeaky with age, I would very much like to fix those.
Are most of these problems attributed to belts?
Where can I find some good belts for decent price?
If there are parts I need could you lead me in the right direction so I can find some good deals, the BMW dealership near me (Kuni in Beaverton, OR) kills with their prices, as expected.
Oh, and as a sidenote, what wheels and tires do you guys recommend for a 525i e34 w that metallic silver paint? Anyone got any later model 5 series wheels, or any wheels they pulled off and have laying around, Anything but the 20-25 spoke ones, I have those on now but their worn out. I might be interested, post pics!
Thank you guys again so much, you are all lifesavers.
-Charles
I have a few little things I would like to ask all of you extremely reliable, helpful e34 experts.
First of all, how do you get the front left turn signal out, and how do you change the bulb? (What type of bulb?)
Second, on the dash, there is the switch to turn on the lights, and the left switch light does not function. Although it does turn on the lights fully, so I assume it is just the little light inside the switch that is burned out, or a loose connection because only ONE time when i flicked it it turned on but every time since then it has failed to turn on.
Third, when I turn my car on usually when its cold it does this to a more noticable degree, it seems to almost stall, like it starts to rev and almost die...rev and almost die..for about a minute or two. The interior lights seem to dim and brighten when this happens, and it happens when I turn on the header, or the lights or the radio, thats when its the msot noticable. I was told this is probably my alternator belt, but also might be attributed to a cold start something-or-other. (not sure what it was now)
Fourth, randomly sometimes after I start and pull out of a parking spot or a driveway, I press on the gas and it makes this horrendous belt sqeaking noise when I press the car, it only stays for about a minute of driving, but its so loud and extremely embarrasing lol. Oh, and it seems to happen when I'm turning the wheel a bit, and when I'm going forwards only, not reverse so far.
Lastly, are there any other belts that could be squeaky, or are commonly sqeaky with age, I would very much like to fix those.
Are most of these problems attributed to belts?
Where can I find some good belts for decent price?
If there are parts I need could you lead me in the right direction so I can find some good deals, the BMW dealership near me (Kuni in Beaverton, OR) kills with their prices, as expected.
Oh, and as a sidenote, what wheels and tires do you guys recommend for a 525i e34 w that metallic silver paint? Anyone got any later model 5 series wheels, or any wheels they pulled off and have laying around, Anything but the 20-25 spoke ones, I have those on now but their worn out. I might be interested, post pics!
Thank you guys again so much, you are all lifesavers.
-Charles